RPD toughens stand in wake of violent streak

6:17 PM,
May 20, 2013

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Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard said the department is going to "take care of business" in response to a flare-up of violence in the city over the past two weeks, including an incident Saturday where fights broke out at the Lilac Festival resulting in 20 arrests and the discovery of a gun.

"We know as we roll into this holiday season and the summer months we are going to have to step up our efforts and be more assertive, much more aggressive out on the streets, which we will do," said Sheppard at a news conference Monday. "I know that in the past that has generated complaints and I anticipate ...